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Which Banana has red fruit and leaves?
Banana Bordelon
🥕 Which Banana has red fruit and leaves?
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- 💃 Banana Bordelon - Red Leaves, Red Fruit, Real Wow!
- 💃 Banana Bordelon is a show-stopping ornamental AND edible HARDY banana that gardeners love for its bold look and surprising resilience.
- 💃 Striking Red-Striped Leaves: The main attraction is its dramatic foliage - large green leaves boldly striped with deep red. It instantly adds a tropical, exotic flair to any garden.
- 💃 Tall and Impressive: Grows 10-15 feet tall, making it a fantastic focal point or privacy screen in warm climates.
- 💃 Hardy for an Ornamental: Despite its tropical look, 'Bordelon' is more cold-tolerant than many bananas. With protection, it survives mild winters and can even flower and fruit in zone 8b and up.
- 💃 Flowers and Fruits: It's not just eye candy. With proper care and winter protection, Bordelon produces deep purple flowers and striking red fruit - a rare and beautiful bonus in ornamental bananas.
- 💃 Native Charm: Originally discovered in Bordelonville, Louisiana, it's adapted to Southern gardens and thrives in warm, humid conditions.
- 💃 Why everyone wants Bordelone Banana? Because it's both beautiful and tough. Bordelon brings color, height, and a tropical vibe to any landscape - and unlike many ornamentals, it can survive a chilly season and still reward you with vibrant foliage, flowers, and fruit. It’s perfect for collectors, Southern gardeners, and anyone who wants bold impact with low maintenance.
Not just leaves - this banana bears red fruit too!
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Bordelon Banana - Red Leaves, Red Fruit, Real Wow!
Looking for a banana plant that turns heads and handles the cold? Meet Banana Bordelon - a stunning ornamental with bold red-striped leaves and towering height up to 15 feet. It's not just beautiful - it's tough too. Originally from Louisiana, Bordelon thrives in warm, humid gardens and can survive mild winters with a little protection. Best of all, it can flower and even produce fruit! If you want tropical drama with Southern grit, Bordelon is the banana you've been waiting for!
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Why everyone wants Banana Lakatan?
Banana Lakatan (Lacatan)
🍌 Why everyone wants Banana Lakatan?
🛒 Grow your own Lakatan and experience the banana everyone’s talking about!
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- 🌟 Banana Lakatan (also spelled Lacatan) is one of the most sought-after banana varieties for several great reasons:
- 🌟 Incredible Flavor: Lakatan is famous for its rich, sweet, and creamy taste. It has a fuller banana flavor than most commercial types, making it a favorite for eating fresh.
- 🌟 Deep Yellow to Orange Flesh: The vibrant color of the fruit is a sign of its high beta-carotene (Vitamin A) content - great for eye health and immunity.
- 🌟 Soft, Dessert-Like Texture: Unlike fibrous store-bought bananas, Lakatan bananas are smooth and velvety, almost like banana pudding in a peel.
- 🌟 Fast Fruiting: It's a vigorous grower that can produce fruit in as little as 9-12 months under warm conditions.
- 🌟 Highly Nutritious: Rich in potassium, vitamins A, C, and B6 - Lakatan is both a treat and a health boost.
- 🌟 Premium Status: In the Philippines and much of Southeast Asia, Lakatan is considered the top-quality banana, often more expensive and prized over all others.
- 🌟 Why Grow It? Because you can't buy this flavor in stores. Lakatan fruit doesn’t ship well - it's too soft and sweet for commercial export. That's why growing your own is the only way to enjoy its true taste.
🛒 Grow your own Lakatan and experience the banana everyone’s talking about!
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Is Blue Java Banana really blue? Great question!
Ice Cream (Blue Java) Banana - Musa balbisiana x Musa acuminata
🍌 Is Blue Java Banana really blue? Great question!
🍌 Ice Cream (Blue Java) is a cold-tolerant hybrid of Musa balbisiana and Musa acuminata, vigorous banana growing 10-15 feet tall and producing 40-60 lb bunches of stout, bluish-skinned fruit with sweet, vanilla-flavored, cream-like flesh that can be eaten raw or cooked.
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🛒 Blue bananas exist - and you can grow them!
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- 🔵 The Blue Java Banana, also known as the Ice Cream Banana, really does have a blueish tint when the fruit is unripe.
- 🔵 It's not bright neon blue, but more of a silvery blue-green or frosty blue tone.
- 🔵 This cool color is especially noticeable under sunlight and is one of the reasons the variety is so eye-catching.
- 🔵 Once ripe, the fruit turns pale yellow and has a creamy texture with a vanilla-like flavor, hence the nickname "ice cream banana."
🍌 Ice Cream (Blue Java) is a cold-tolerant hybrid of Musa balbisiana and Musa acuminata, vigorous banana growing 10-15 feet tall and producing 40-60 lb bunches of stout, bluish-skinned fruit with sweet, vanilla-flavored, cream-like flesh that can be eaten raw or cooked.
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- 🟡Bananas are rich in potassium, which helps regulate blood pressure and supports heart health.
- 🟡They provide a quick source of energy and are great for post-workout recovery.
- 🟡The fiber in bananas aids digestion and promotes gut health.
- 🟡Eat them fresh, add to smoothies, bake into breads and desserts, or use in various savory dishes.
- 🟡Rubbing the inside of a banana peel on mosquito bites can reduce itching and swelling.
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Top 3 Fastest-Growing Red-Leaf Bananas Add Bold Color to Your Garden!
Banana Red Leaf, Musa x sumatrana, and Blood Leaf, Musa x sumatrana Zebrina Rojo, and Bordelon, Red Striped
🚩 Top 3 Fastest-Growing Red-Leaf Bananas – Add Bold Color to Your Garden!
💅 Looking for instant tropical flair? These red-leaf bananas are among the fastest-growing and most eye-catching ornamentals you can grow. Perfect for pots, patios, or planting in the ground - they grow fast, look exotic, and bring bold color to your space. Best of all, they're low maintenance and cold-tolerant!
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💅 Looking for instant tropical flair? These red-leaf bananas are among the fastest-growing and most eye-catching ornamentals you can grow. Perfect for pots, patios, or planting in the ground - they grow fast, look exotic, and bring bold color to your space. Best of all, they're low maintenance and cold-tolerant!
- 🔥 Banana Red Leaf, Musa x sumatrana - Stunning maroon undersides and variegated green-and-red leaves. Compact in containers (3–5 ft) or dramatic in the ground (up to 8 ft). A true showpiece.
- 🔥 Blood Leaf, Musa x sumatrana Zebrina Rojo - Rich burgundy splashes across green foliage, with small red fruit. Loves containers and adapts well to cooler zones.
- 🔥 Bordelon, Red Striped - Hardy and tall (10–15 ft!), with striking red-striped foliage. A Louisiana native that flowers and fruits if protected in winter.
📚 More about ornamental Bananas:
- 💋Top Ornamental Banana Varieties - Which One Belongs in Your Garden?
- 💋Musa Zebrina Rojo - Blood Leaf Banana
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Secret Banana Daiquiri Recipe: Healthy Never Tasted So Good!
🍌 Secret Banana Daiquiri Recipe: Healthy Never Tasted So Good!
🍹Garnish and Serve:
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🍹 Banana Daiquiri Recipe Ingredients:
- · 1 ripe banana
- · 2 ounces light rum
- · 1 tablespoon sugar
- · 1 ounce lime juice
- · 1/2 ounce triple sec (optional for added depth)
- · Ice cubes
- · Slice of lime or banana for garnish
- 🍹Instructions:
- · Prepare the Banana: Peel the banana and cut it into chunks.
- · Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine the banana chunks, light rum, sugar, lime juice, and triple sec.
- · Add a handful of ice cubes. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth.
- · If the mixture is too thick, you can add a small amount of water or more lime juice to adjust the consistency.
🍹Garnish and Serve:
· Pour the mixture into a chilled glass. Garnish with a slice of lime on the rim of the glass or a small wheel of banana. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing tropical flavors!- · This Banana Daiquiri is not only refreshing but also offers a creamy texture and a perfect balance of sweetness and citrus. It's a fantastic choice for hot days or when you're in the mood for something a bit exotic. Cheers!
📚 About Banana from previous posts:
- 💋Top Ornamental Banana Varieties - Which One Belongs in Your Garden?
- 💋Best Edible Bananas to Grow - Sweet, Unique, and Delicious!
- 💋How Many Banana Varieties Can You Grow? (More Than You Think!)
- 💋Top 10 fruit you'll ever need for your health benefits: #5 Banana growing and fun facts
- 💋How to make tasty Carambola Banana Whip
- 💋Why Bananas? They are good for you and are fun to grow
- 💋Bananas help you feel fuller and enhance your mood
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Fuel Your Day Naturally: Grow Plants That Boost Your Energy
Tropical fruit that boost energy
⚡️ Fuel Your Day Naturally: Grow Plants That Boost Your Energy
Feeling tired, sluggish, or mentally foggy? Your garden can be your energy station!
These tropical fruits and edibles are rich in Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), natural caffeine, and metabolism-enhancing compounds that help convert food into fuel, power your body, and sharpen your mind - naturally and sustainably.
⚡️ Top 9 Energy-Supporting Plants (Vitamin B1 - Thiamine):
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TROPICAL FRUIT HEALTH BENEFITS GUIDE - Part 1 and Part 2
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Feeling tired, sluggish, or mentally foggy? Your garden can be your energy station!
These tropical fruits and edibles are rich in Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), natural caffeine, and metabolism-enhancing compounds that help convert food into fuel, power your body, and sharpen your mind - naturally and sustainably.
⚡️ Top 9 Energy-Supporting Plants (Vitamin B1 - Thiamine):
- 🟡 Jackfruit - A delicious tropical source of vitamin B1, supporting energy production and nervous system function.
- 🟡 Pineapple - Contains thiamine, essential for turning food into usable energy.
- 🟡 Banana - Supplies vitamin B1 and quick-access natural sugars, ideal for an energy lift.
- 🟡 Pigeon Pea (Cajanus cajan) - A protein-rich edible legume packed with thiamine to aid in energy metabolism.
- 🟡 Camellia sinensis (Tea Plant) - Leaves used to brew green and black tea, combining caffeine with L-theanine to promote sustained mental energy.
- 🟡 Coffee - One of nature's most famous energy boosters - grown from a beautiful tropical tree.
- 🟡 Yerba Mate - A South American favorite for mental clarity and physical stamina - with natural caffeine and nutrients.
- 🟡 Wiri wiri and Biquinho Peppers - These fiery little peppers are rich in capsaicin, which may help boost metabolism, burn fat, and enhance overall energy levels.
- 🟡 Macadamia Nut - Loaded with thiamine (B1) and healthy fats that support nervous system function and long-lasting energy.
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Plant Smarter: Grow Your Own Brain Boosters - Part 1
Blueberries
Avocado
Red Banana
Papaya
Pineapple
Amlak (Indian Gooseberry)
🧠 Plant Smarter: Grow Your Own Brain Boosters - Part 1
Want to stay sharp, focused, and energized - naturally?
Don't just eat smart - plant smart. These tropical fruits and herbs aren't just delicious - they're packed with memory-boosting, focus-enhancing, and brain-protecting compounds. When you grow them in your own garden, you're building a personal pharmacy of mental clarity and cognitive power. No pills. No plastic bottles. Just real plants with real benefits, right outside your door.
🧠 Memory & Cognitive Support (Brain Boosters)
Tropical Fruits:
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Want to stay sharp, focused, and energized - naturally?
Don't just eat smart - plant smart. These tropical fruits and herbs aren't just delicious - they're packed with memory-boosting, focus-enhancing, and brain-protecting compounds. When you grow them in your own garden, you're building a personal pharmacy of mental clarity and cognitive power. No pills. No plastic bottles. Just real plants with real benefits, right outside your door.
🧠 Memory & Cognitive Support (Brain Boosters)
Tropical Fruits:
- 🟡 Blueberries – Rich in flavonoids and antioxidants; support memory and cognitive performance (Note: not tropical, but widely grouped due to powerful brain benefits).
- 🟡 Avocado – High in monounsaturated fats, supports healthy blood flow to the brain.
- 🟡 Banana – Contains vitamin B6 and potassium, essential for neurotransmitter function.
- 🟡 Papaya – High in antioxidants and vitamin C, may protect brain cells from oxidative stress.
- 🟡 Pineapple – Contains bromelain and vitamin C, which may reduce inflammation and support brain health.
- 🟡 Amla (Indian Gooseberry) – One of the richest natural sources of vitamin C. Used in Ayurvedic medicine to enhance memory, focus, and longevity. Acts as a neuroprotective, anti-inflammatory, and adaptogen.
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Secret Banana Daiquiri Recipe:
Healthy Never Tasted So Good!
Q: What can I do with a lot of Bananas? All three trees I got from you last year produced lots of bananas and I can eat only so much. Any exotic recipes?
A: When we get lots of bananas (which happens every year!), we make banana bread or banana pudding for the whole team. But those are pretty common recipes. Try Banana Daiquiri!
Banana Daiquiri Recipe Ingredients:
1 ripe banana
2 ounces light rum
- tablespoon sugar
1 ounce lime juice
1/2 ounce triple sec (optional for added depth)
Ice cubes
Slice of lime or banana for garnish>
Instructions:
Prepare the Banana: Peel the banana and cut it into chunks.
Blend the Ingredients: In a blender, combine the banana chunks, light rum, sugar, lime juice, and triple sec. Add a handful of
ice cubes. Blend on high until the mixture is smooth. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a small amount of water or more lime juice to adjust the consistency.
Garnish and Serve:
Pour the mixture into a chilled glass. Garnish with a slice of lime on the rim of the glass or a small wheel of banana. Serve immediately and enjoy the refreshing tropical flavors!
This Banana Daiquiri is not only refreshing but also offers a creamy texture and a perfect balance of sweetness and citrus. It's a fantastic choice for hot days or when you're in the mood for something a bit exotic. Cheers!